Pioneer today unveiled its DDJ-T1, an DJ controller dedicated for use
with Native Instrument's popular TRAKTOR DJ software, as well as the
DDJ-S1 DJ controller, designed for use with the Serato ITCH DJ
software.

DDJ-T1 DJ controller for TRAKTOR DJ

The DDJ-T1 controller is designed for the next generation of home and
casual DJs. Combined with a computer and the included TRAKTOR Pioneer
DDJ-T1 Edition DJ software, the controller offers DJs of all levels
the same operability and functionality of a professional player and
mixer setup along with excellent audio quality.

"We wanted to create a solution for DJs who love the look and feel of
our professional rig but who need a 'plug-and-play' solution for
their electronic beats," said David Arevalo, senior marketing
manager, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer
Electronics (USA) Inc. "The DDJ-T1 controller and TRAKTOR software
have an integrated, sleek design and several unique features that
allow DJs to create top-notch performances while connected to a
computer."

The DDJ-T1 easily connects with a user?s laptop via USB for quick
"plug-and-play" capability. For further convenience, the controller
also comes with a computer dock that allows a laptop's keyboard to
slip directly under the controller, bringing the monitor closer to
the DJ, providing fast visuals of song information while mixing. The
device adopts Pioneer?s "P-LOCK Fader Cap," designed to prevent the
fader caps from slipping.

Key Features Include:

* Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity - All buttons and knobs have
been pre-assigned, so users can quickly connect the controller to
their laptops by USB cable and start their performances without
having to adjust any complicated settings. Additionally, the DDJ-T1
can be powered through the laptop's USB port.
* Included TRAKTOR DJ Software - Includes Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition
TRAKTOR DJ software. This popular software is loaded with original
functionality, including four-channel deck control and a channel
fader start function, which makes it easier for DJs to create exact
cue starts.
* Specially Designed User Interface - The controller layout and
TRAKTOR software interface are identical, ensuring ease-of-use and
precise control. The DDJ-T1 is modeled after the proven design of the
professional Pioneer DJ player and mixer and integrates 115mm jog
dials, accurate search functionality to quickly find playback points,
a load button for song data and a master synch button for beat
matching across four channels.
* Highest-Quality Sound - The controller is optimized for the
TRAKTOR DJ software and incorporates technology from Pioneer's
professional line of DJ equipment to ensure the highest quality sound
output that DJs have come to expect from Pioneer products.
* Proprietary lock mechanism called the P-LOCK Fader Cap designed
to prevent fader caps from slipping.
* Premiere built-in sound card.

The Pioneer DDJ-T1 will be available in February 2011 with a
suggested retail price of $1299.

DDJ-S1 DJ controller For Serato ITCH DJ software

The DDJ-S1 controller features the same operability and functionality
of a professional player and mixer setup in addition to high audio
quality.

The DDJ-S1 allows for easy transfer of music from the user's laptop
with a USB connection for simplicity and quick "plug-and-play"
capability. The controller also comes with a space saving computer
dock that allows a laptop's keyboard to slip directly under the
controller, enabling its monitor to be closer to the DJ to provide
fast visuals of song information while mixing. The device adopts
Pioneer's "P-LOCK Fader Cap," designed to prevent the fader caps from
slipping.

Key Features Include:

* Plug-and-play USB Connectivity - All buttons and knobs have
been pre-assigned, so users can quickly connect the controller to
their laptops with the use of a USB cable, enabling them to start
their performances without having to adjust any complicated settings.
Additionally, the DDJ-S1 can be powered through the laptop's USB
port.
* Multiple Input and Output Options - The controller is equipped
with various inputs and outputs including a balanced XLR output and 2
Microphone inputs (XLR, 1/4 inch PHONE) for connection to
professional PA equipment.
* Designed Specifically for Serato ITCH DJ Software with Advanced
Pioneer Functionality - The DDJ-S1 offers tight integration with
Serato ITCH DJ software and is loaded with original functionality.
Unique features include song progression status on a LED display; an
alphabetic search function for quick song selection from large music
collections; and a slip mode for looping, reversing, and scratching
without changing the song tempo. The DDJ-S1 also includes needle
search functionality to quickly skip through songs to a preferred
playback point.
* Specially Designed User Interface - The controller layout and
Serato ITCH software interface are the same, ensuring ease-of-use and
precise control. The DDJ-S1 is modeled after the established design
of the professional Pioneer DJ player and mixer and integrates
centrally placed level meters and an effect control area, so DJs can
add Serato ITCH DJ FX to the mix.
* Highest-Quality Sound - The controller is optimized for Serato
ITCH DJ software and incorporates technology from Pioneer's
professional line of DJ equipment to ensure the highest quality sound
output.

* Additional Features include:

1. Proprietary lock mechanism called the P-LOCK Fader Cap
designed to prevent fader caps from slipping.
2. Premiere built-in sound card.
3. Both microphone inputs are equipped with a talk-over
function to lower the music volume when receiving voice input from
the microphone.

The Pioneer DDJ-S1 will be available in March 2011 with a suggested
retail price of $1599.